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... Operations 56 Using the Listening Modes ...........64 Advanced Setup 74 Zone 2 99 Controlling Other Components ..105 Others 116 En AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit.
... Operations 56 Using the Listening Modes ...........64 Advanced Setup 74 Zone 2 99 Controlling Other Components ..105 Others 116 En AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit.
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...of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you originally bought it. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on the unit's rear panel (e.g.,... so be sure to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Never Touch this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 3. For U.S. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. The power cord plug is readily...
...of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you originally bought it. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on the unit's rear panel (e.g.,... so be sure to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Never Touch this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 3. For U.S. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. The power cord plug is readily...
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Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR806 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Front Left Front Left...Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR806 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color.
Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR806 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Front Left Front Left...Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR806 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color.
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... EQ are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Music Optimizer™ is protected by Macrovision. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is...kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Two TI (Aureus) 32-bit DSP Processing Connections • 5 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)...
... EQ are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Music Optimizer™ is protected by Macrovision. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is...kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Two TI (Aureus) 32-bit DSP Processing Connections • 5 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)...
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...Controller 14 Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 15 About Home Theater 16 Enjoying Home Theater 16 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 17 Connecting Your Speakers 17 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 19 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting ... Other Components Controlling Other Components 105 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 105 Entering Remote Control Codes 105 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 106 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 106 Resetting the Remote Controller 106 Controlling a TV 107 Controlling ...
...Controller 14 Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 15 About Home Theater 16 Enjoying Home Theater 16 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 17 Connecting Your Speakers 17 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 19 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting ... Other Components Controlling Other Components 105 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 105 Entering Remote Control Codes 105 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 106 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 106 Resetting the Remote Controller 106 Controlling a TV 107 Controlling ...
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...PHONO. X RETURN button K PHONES jack (58) This 1/4-inch phone jack is completely shutdown. O TONE button (57, 103) Used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for automatic speaker setup. The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input. F Remote...MIC jack (51) L POWER switch (40) North American models do not have this mode is used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). This is connected here for private listening. It must be used , they work as an absolute value. M ZONE 2 and OFF buttons ...
...PHONO. X RETURN button K PHONES jack (58) This 1/4-inch phone jack is completely shutdown. O TONE button (57, 103) Used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for automatic speaker setup. The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input. F Remote...MIC jack (51) L POWER switch (40) North American models do not have this mode is used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). This is connected here for private listening. It must be used , they work as an absolute value. M ZONE 2 and OFF buttons ...
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... FM STEREO (59): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set in the Speaker Configuration. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is displayed for each speaker that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. B Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate...SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right C ZONE 2 indicator (102) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is set to a radio station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". K Volume level (56) Displays the volume ...
... FM STEREO (59): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set in the Speaker Configuration. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is displayed for each speaker that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. B Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate...SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right C ZONE 2 indicator (102) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is set to a radio station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". K Volume level (56) Displays the volume ...
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...to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV component. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. P DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1...-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be used to control that component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be connected to suit your setup. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This jack is the RS232 port. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. They're assignable,...
...to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV component. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. P DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1...-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be used to control that component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be connected to suit your setup. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This jack is the RS232 port. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. They're assignable,...
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... connection information. 13 You can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. Y PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This 5.1/7.1 multichannel...
... connection information. 13 You can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. Y PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This 5.1/7.1 multichannel...
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... batteries should be pressed inadvert- Aiming the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor, as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it . •...and you want to operate another remote controller of batteries. • If you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in a rack behind col-
... batteries should be pressed inadvert- Aiming the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor, as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it . •...and you want to operate another remote controller of batteries. • If you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in a rack behind col-
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...player, and other components. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in this button is not used in Receiver mode (see the pages in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select the listening modes. H ... selected remote controller mode. You can also use the remote controller to "On" (page 95), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. See page 105 for more details. 1 94 2 3 4 bk bl * 5 15...
...player, and other components. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in this button is not used in Receiver mode (see the pages in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select the listening modes. H ... selected remote controller mode. You can also use the remote controller to "On" (page 95), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. See page 105 for more details. 1 94 2 3 4 bk bl * 5 15...
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You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them behind the listener about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained ... for the sound image. The volume and quality of the bass output from the listener. 16 About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. They...
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them behind the listener about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained ... for the sound image. The volume and quality of the bass output from the listener. 16 About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. They...
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...left speaker 7 8 6. Surround right speaker 7. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are using an external amplifier, ... can use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the SURR BACK L terminals. Dipole speakers Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3...
...left speaker 7 8 6. Surround right speaker 7. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are using an external amplifier, ... can use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the SURR BACK L terminals. Dipole speakers Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3...
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... BACK L terminals. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should be connected to each pair of terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one cable to each speaker terminal. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals,...a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect more , but less than one speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15...
... BACK L terminals. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should be connected to each pair of terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one cable to each speaker terminal. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals,...a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect more , but less than one speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15...
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...AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver/AV... the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to enable biamping (see page 47). Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-...
...AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver/AV... the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to enable biamping (see page 47). Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-...
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...that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to tune into... AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use , you 'll need to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully...
...that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to tune into... AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use , you 'll need to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully...
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...Note that the AM loop antenna should be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock...try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Outdoor antenna must be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed outside...
...Note that the AM loop antenna should be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock...try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Outdoor antenna must be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed outside...
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.... It's the most com- AV Cables & Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied ...with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type...
.... It's the most com- AV Cables & Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied ...with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type...
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...your DVD player and other components. Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a guide. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you connect the AV IN receiver/AV amplifier's HDMI OUT to "HDMI" (see page 18 for video... connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply by using any one for connection...
...your DVD player and other components. Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a guide. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you connect the AV IN receiver/AV amplifier's HDMI OUT to "HDMI" (see page 18 for video... connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply by using any one for connection...
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... when the "Output Res- ing audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI. Note that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for the component video output. Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting DVD player, ...HDMI VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs. TV, projector, etc. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). When choosing a connection format, bear in the "Automatic...
... when the "Output Res- ing audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI. Note that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for the component video output. Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting DVD player, ...HDMI VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs. TV, projector, etc. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). When choosing a connection format, bear in the "Automatic...